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Digital Art Masters: Volume 9

With eight successful years under its belt, the Digital Art Masters series triumphantly returns with its best volume yet! A source of inspiration for artists of all levels, Digital Art Masters: Volume 9 features 50 artists and showcases over 600 stunning images in five sections: Sci-fi, Scenes, Fantasy, Characters and Cartoons, all enclosed in this 288-page book.

INTRODUCTION

With eight successful years under its belt, the Digital Art Masters series triumphantly returns with its best volume yet!

Digital Art Masters has long been supporting the up-and-coming talent in the digital art industry, showcasing their work to a global audience and helping to bring them the recognition they richly deserve. In the ninth volume of this ground-breaking series, 50 more artists bring their imagination and talent to such topics as characters, scenes, sci-fi, fantasy and cartoons, resulting in a book that is filled to the brim with beautiful images and words of wisdom. With a mixture of veterans and newcomers, Digital Art Masters: Volume 9 provides the perfect cross-section of the best artwork the industry can offer, and is sure to leave you fired up with inspiration, ready to create masterpieces of your very own.

A source of inspiration for artists of all levels, Digital Art Masters: Volume 9 features 50 artists and showcases over 600 stunning images in five sections: Sci-fi, Scenes, Fantasy, Characters and Cartoons, all enclosed in this 288-page book.

"Throughout my 15 years in the industry, I have always been interested in the thoughts behind CG creations. This volume showcases both the artistic and technical processes of a considerable number of extremely talented artists"Raphael LacosteFranchise Art Director – Assassin’s Creed

"Digital Art Masters is a series that brings the ever-growing digital arts community together. These books highlight some of the greatest artists sharing their talents and ingenuity with the world. Being able to get a glimpse into their brains is a treat"Kurt PapsteinSenior character artist, Trion World

"As something of a Luddite when it comes to the technical aspects of digital image creation, it’s a pleasure to see how these brilliant artists go about creating work. It’s also reassuring to have these ‘dark arts’ explained in such an open way"Ian McQueAssistant art director, lead concept artist, Rockstar North Ltd

"This book is an amazing source of inspiration and knowledge for artists of all abilities. It’s like an open door to the workshops of brilliant and talented artists, offering you a privileged peek over their shoulders as they work. It’s enriching!"Jean-Baptiste MongeFreelance character designer, concept artist

"What amazes me about Digital Art Masters isn’t just the high quality of the works, but how the artists explain their thought processes. Each goes beyond the standard step-by-step direction and allows you to understand the choices made. It’s priceless!"Victor Hugo QueirozFreelance 3D generalist

Preview

PREVIEW

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Love the book; it will provide you with workflows that will help you create art. The artists provide technique and skill showing you how they got from A to Z. Not to mention they are great references for game art! Get it because it's valuable!Review by Mike(Posted on 16/02/2018)

Awesome

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Really fine book.
As Shane rewied
i also though it would be better if they went into just a little more detail. But as an inspiration wonderful.Review by Oliver(Posted on 04/01/2017)

Great product, packed with inspiration

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I've purchased some of the previous book. I can definitely say that this is another great book filled with inspiration and workflows that can aid any budding artist at any level. I highly recommend it. Review by Shanaire(Posted on 14/08/2016)

very good !

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very good product and arrived in times, highly recommended !! 5/5Review by Felix(Posted on 05/07/2016)

Got my copy a few days ago and the art is really inspiring and helpful for character creation. Though it would be better if they went into just a little more detail. I might have a look at the other volumes aswell.Review by Shane(Posted on 03/11/2015)

Outstanding product and service

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I received Digital Art Masters one week after ordering it and I was seriously impressed about the packing, very professional. All I can say about the book is that I will be ordering the previous Volumes until I have the whole collection :)Review by Jonathan(Posted on 01/07/2015)

Awesome!

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Really cool book to get some inspiration, and to learn some really goods tricks from the best of the bests.Review by Junior(Posted on 02/03/2015)